Dung beetles live in and on animal droppings. By breaking down organic substances, the tiny insects play an invisible yet important role in nature.Researchers have now discovered another task at ...
Animal adaptations like this offer some useful perspective: They remind us that climate change won’t just be a dead end for all creatures. Some species are hot for heat. Although these beetles ...
Beetles play a significant role in decomposition, breaking down animal waste — think dung beetles— and other detritus, particularly in forests, according to the Smithsonian Institute.
Adult beetles are about 2 inches long, all black and have a single horn on their heads. Their grubs live in decomposing plant and animal waste, while adults feed on coconut palms and other large ...